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Mariposa! Vancouver Folk Fest! SappyFest!

Get out of the city and head to Orillia, Ontario this weekend for the lovely Mariposa Folk Fest!  Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans Band will be performing tomorrow night at 8:45PM as the sun goes down.

Next weekend Jim heads to the west coast for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and later this month, he’ll be heading to New Brunswick for SappyFest!

Check out full concert listings on the tour page.

We look forward to seeing you out at the shows!

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Hey gang,

A reminder that Jim Bryson is hitting the road this summer for a series of shows in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.   Jim will be performing solo on some of the show dates, co-headlining with Jenn Grant, and playing full band sets with The Weakerthans and The Occasionals on others.  Check out the full list of dates below and go to Jim’s tour page for the details.
JUNE
06/17 - Hamilton, ON @ The Pearl Company Theatre w/ Jenn Grant (solo)
06/18 – Ottawa, ON @ Dragon Boat Festival w/ The Occasionals
06/28 – Kingston, ON @ Chalmer’s United Church w/ Jenn Grant (solo)
JULY
07/09-10 – Orillia, ON @ Mariposa Folk Festival w/ The Weakerthans Band
07/15-17 – Vancouver, BC @ Vancouver Folk Festival w/ The Weakerthans Band
07/29-31 – Sackville, NB @ Sappy Fest (solo)
AUGUST
08/17-21 – Bonne Bay South, NL @ Woody Point Festival (solo)
Looking forward to seeing you at the shows!
Stay tuned for another exciting announcement later this month…
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I gots some shows eh!

Wander yonder to the shows page folks as I
got’s me some shows coming up in the coming weeks. 2 with Jenn
Grant 2 with them Weakerthans 1 with the Occasionals 2 are solo 3
have bands I am excited about all of them. That is my folk math for
the night. See you all soon I hope, j

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Jim John Out East

Hey All:
Greetings from St. John’s.
John K Samson and I are out here playing our “Royal Wedding Weekend” mini tour and having a real good time.
Thought is would say hello.
Back to you day now,
j

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Globe and Mail presents: Open House Festival feat. Jim Bryson

Jim Bryson Open House Poster

Hey Folks -

Come check Jim Bryson out at the Open House Festival hosted by the Globe And Mail on Saturday April 30th at 8:30pm.

The event will feature the likes of Bidiniband, Selina Martin and The Billie Hollies, to name a few.

Event to take place at Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas Street West in Toronto.

Purchase tickets by calling: (416) 531-6604

Look forward to seeing you all there!

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The passing of our father Paul.

Paul Bryson


BRYSON, Paul Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Bradley). Loving father of Michael (Christine) and Jim (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Beatrice. Dear brother of Ursula and Stella (late Henry Lemelin). Predeceased by his brothers Joseph, John and George and sisters Mary and Alice. A devoted husband, father and grandfather. A devout Expo’s fan and staunch opposer of the designated hitter rule. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 after 12 noon. A Service in Memory of Paul will follow in the Chapel at 1 p.m. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Humane Society are appreciated.
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Jim Bryson on The Strombo Show

Hey folks,

If you missed Jim Bryson’s radio interview with George Stroumboulopoulos on CBC Radio 2′s The Strombo Show, don’t fear! We’ve got it here for your listening pleasure.

Listen to The Strombo Show

Tune in and enjoy!

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Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans performance on CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight airs this Friday!

Hey folks,

Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans performance on CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight airs this Friday! Details here:

Air Date: Friday March 4, 2011
Time: 11:05pm

Make sure to tune in!

j,

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Freeways in the Frontyard – Starbucks Pick of the Week



Today starts Jim Bryson & the Weakerthans as Starbucks Pick of the Week.

Free Download Cards containing Freeways in the Frontyard are in locations across the country.

We happened upon some in Kingston the other day and it really amused the staff working at the time.

Last two show of the 1 group this weekend. Heartfelt thanks to the great people we have met and played for thus far.

A true joy indeed,

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Week 2 of Tour

Hey All!

Thanks for a great first week on tour. It is great sincerity that I thank you all for the wonderful times thus far.

Tonight, we head down the QEW to Hamilton and then on to the great Aeolian Hall in London.

See you out there,

j,

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The Falcon Lake Incident
The Falcon Lake Incident
upcoming shows
Sat Mar 3rd, 8:00 PM
The Branch Restaurant.
Kemptville, ON
Tue Mar 6th, 8:00 PM
London Music Hall Lounge
London, ON
Wed Mar 7th, 8:00 PM
Starlight
Waterloo, ON